Category Archives: advocacy
Celebrating A Life With Alzheimer’s
I found this touching letter written by a man battling Alzheimer’s. The author’s son submitted the letter, which was written by his father nearly 10 years ago at the onset of the disease. …if I fight it and think positively … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, aging, alzheimer's disease, dementia
I Will
Its hard to believe that next month marks the 10-year anniversary of the 9-11 attacks. 911day.org is reaching out on a collective level to gather ideas and ways to honor and remember this important day in U.S. history while paying … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, inspiration, resources, social worker
What Alzheimer’s Disease Has Taught Me (so far)
I’ve been in long term health care for 15 years now. I’ve worked with and cared for numerous individuals and families who have been touched by the heartbreaking disease known as Alzheimer’s. There have even been a few of my … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, aging, dementia, loss theory, social work skills
Social Work Wonder Woman
I like this idea on Nechakogal’s blog asking readers to describe their social work environment via a cartoon-ish character parody. Now, I can’t really identify with the three options given in the poll: Cinderella Social Worker- this is the worker … Continue reading
Filed under advocacy, social work, social work skills, social worker
